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Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

According to a new study published yesterday in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the problems related to the use of personal care products and cosmetics have nearly doubled in the last couple of years. Hair care products lead the race among the number of people unhappy with them. Two other problem areas include skin care products and tattoos.

26 Jun 2017

Survey finds wide variation in hepatitis B, C testing policy and practice across the EU/EEA

The survey results suggest a wide variation in existing national testing policy and practice when it comes to hepatitis B and C - with overall limited monitoring of testing, diagnosis, and treatment across EU/EEA Member States.

1 Jun 2017

Adaptive radiation treatment decreases incidence of pneumonitis in lung cancer patients

Lung cancer patients who are treated with radiotherapy can develop an inflammation of the lung tissue called pneumonitis; this can limit the dose of radiation they can receive and severe forms of pneumonitis if left untreated, can be fatal.

5 May 2017

Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton leads 'black henna' temporary tattoo warning

Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton is backing a British Skin Foundation campaign to #AvoidBlackHenna as summer approaches. She joins us in warning the public of the dangers of so-called ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos (BHTTs) after her son suffered a reaction earlier this year. Upon returning from a holiday in Morocco, Alfie aged six was left with a scar on his leg where the BHTT had been.

2 May 2017

InnovationDB conducts study to explore use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices

Now is the time for healthcare innovators to adopt plastic electronics and revolutionise healthcare monitoring and diagnosis. InnovationDB, the world’s largest IP licensable technology database, has carried out a comprehensive study of the use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices to spot the biggest trends and identify the full potential of this exciting technology to transform our lives.

10 Feb 2017

Study explains how FFF technique can help characterize different tattoo inks

Postnova Analytics have published an application study detailing how the technique of Field-Flow Fractionation-ICP-MS can be used to study the size and chemical composition of tattoo ink nanoparticles.

From Postnova Analytics 31 Aug 2016

New report explores safety of inks used for tattoos and permanent makeup

Tattoos are becoming ever more popular. In the EU, the number of people with tattoos has increased from 5% in 2003 to 12% in 2016 (60 million people in the EU-28), with at least half of them having more than one tattoo.

19 Aug 2016

Novel survey shows high rates of tattoo-related infection, itching and swelling in New Yorkers

In what they believe to be the first survey of its kind in the United States, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have found that as many as 6 percent of adult New Yorkers who get "inked" — in other words, those who get a tattoo — have experienced some form of tattoo-related rash, severe itching or swelling that lasted longer than four months and, in some cases, for many years.

28 May 2015

Three innovative research projects aim to improve lives of people with mobility difficulties

A prosthetic hand controlled by the nervous system, robotic clothing to help people with walking, and biosensors to monitor how patients use equipment or exercise during rehabilitation are the focus of three research projects awarded £5.3 million by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

25 Feb 2015

FDA approves Cynosure's new 532 nm Laser Delivery System for PicoSure

Cynosure, Inc. today announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its new 532 nm Laser Delivery System for PicoSure, creating a powerful, dual-wavelength laser system for removing tattoos of all colors in fewer treatments. PicoSure, the world's first picosecond aesthetic laser, is widely recognized for its technology leadership, unmatched clinical versatility and proven performance.

25 Feb 2015

Cynosure's PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation receives FDA clearance for treatment of wrinkles

Cynosure, Inc., a leader in laser- and light-based aesthetic treatments for non-invasive and minimally invasive applications, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its flagship PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation for the treatment of wrinkles with the Company's new disposable energy delivery system, the FOCUS lens array.

24 Sep 2014

Cynosure gets marketing approval from FDA for PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation

Cynosure, Inc., a leader in laser- and light-based aesthetic treatments for non-invasive and minimally invasive applications, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its flagship PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation for the treatment of acne scars with the FOCUS lens array, the Company's new disposable energy delivery system.

24 Jul 2014

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

H2Ocean, a leader in developing natural health care products using patented sea salt formulas, is proud to announce the launch of their coveted Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit in 5,179 Walgreens stores Nationwide found in the First Aid Section.

26 Apr 2014

EU-funded project aims to find solution to combat hepatitis C epidemic in Egypt

New ways to differentiate between chronic and self-clearing infections may help towards effective patient management and reduce drug costs. But there are major challenges in implementation.

11 Apr 2014

Inaugural "Leadership" award presented to co-founder of Anytime Fitness

Chuck Runyon, CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness, the world's fastest-growing gym, has been presented with an inaugural "Leadership" award by Chief Executive magazine.

30 Oct 2013

Canada should start screening 'Baby Boomers' for hepatitis C virus infection, say liver specialists

Canada should begin screening 'Baby Boomers' for the hepatitis C virus infection, since this age group is likely the largest group to have the illness, and most don't know they have it, say a group of liver specialists in the Toronto Western Hospital Francis Family Liver Clinic. Unlike many other chronic viral infections, early treatment makes hepatitis C curable.

1 Oct 2013

Tattoos News and Research

Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

Survey finds wide variation in hepatitis B, C testing policy and practice across the EU/EEA

Adaptive radiation treatment decreases incidence of pneumonitis in lung cancer patients

Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton leads 'black henna' temporary tattoo warning

InnovationDB conducts study to explore use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices

Study explains how FFF technique can help characterize different tattoo inks

New report explores safety of inks used for tattoos and permanent makeup

Novel survey shows high rates of tattoo-related infection, itching and swelling in New Yorkers

Three innovative research projects aim to improve lives of people with mobility difficulties

FDA approves Cynosure's new 532 nm Laser Delivery System for PicoSure

Cynosure's PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation receives FDA clearance for treatment of wrinkles

Cynosure gets marketing approval from FDA for PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

EU-funded project aims to find solution to combat hepatitis C epidemic in Egypt

Inaugural "Leadership" award presented to co-founder of Anytime Fitness

Canada should start screening 'Baby Boomers' for hepatitis C virus infection, say liver specialists

Longer looks: Obamacare explained; the dark side of medical school; tatoos removed

Tattooing poses HCV risk

Researchers turn light into heat on the nanoscale to trigger biochemical reactions

Skin safety tips to avoid allergies during Halloween

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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